222 p. : 25 cm

Translation of: Pavarotti visto da vicino. 2008

Includes discography (p. [220]-222)

A talent discovered -- Choosing a teacher -- My meeting with Luciano Pavarotti -- Further studies and competitions -- His début at last -- The early years of his career -- The final auditions : Siciliani and Gavazzeni -- At last La Scala -- The golden years -- New conquests -- Operatic disputes -- Further débuts -- A bitter evening -- The concerts -- The recordings -- Twenty-fifth anniversary -- The tour of China -- Argentina -- The open air concerts -- The last débuts -- The downward slope -- Meeting Princess Diana -- Pavarotti : man of Modena and citizen of the world -- Turning to pop -- Epilogue --

Technical appendixes. Basic requirements for vocal study ; Vocalises used by Pola and Pavarotti ; Principles of vocal technique ; Expressivity at the service of technique ; The importance of medical checks ; The audition ; Vocal style in the epoch of Mozart ; Breathing techniques ; Chamber music ; The study of foreign languages ; Working with the conductor

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